HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Greater Dallas Orthopaedics, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Greater Dallas Orthopaedics, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 5,840
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two computers containing files with dictated letters were stolen from the covered entity (CE), Greater Dallas Orthopaedics, PLLC. The protected health information (PHI) on the audio files included the names and medical information of approximately 5,840 individuals. Upon discovering the breach, the CE filed a police report. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE improved physical security and retrained staff. OCR obtained assurances that t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Greater Dallas Orthopaedics, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,840 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Greater Dallas Orthopaedics, PLLC legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Greater Dallas Orthopaedics, PLLC.